Mar 9, 2022 · Like its namesake, the Bosvark self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) evolved to adapt to the harsh Southern African environment. Bosvark SPAAG on parade during the Armed Forces Day 2019, Cape Town. Source J van Zyl.

The ZU-23-2, also known as ZU-23, is a Soviet towed 23×152mm anti-aircraft twin-barreled autocannon. ZU stands for Zenitnaya Ustanovka (Russian: Зенитная Установка) – anti-aircraft mount. The GRAU index is 2A13. [6] The ZU-23-2 was developed in the late 1950s.

ZU-23-2 Zumlac [88] Soviet Union: Twin 23mm anti-aircraft autocannon 36: These guns were captured in the 1980s during the South African Border War and are mounted on armoured SAMIL 100 heavy trucks.

The Bosvark is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun of South African origin. It was developed in the 1980's as a cost effective and simple to operate system. It complements the indigenous Ystervark, which is a smaller truck armed with a single 20mm Oelikon.

ZU stands for Zenitnaya Ustanovka - anti-aircraft mount. This Russian anti-aircraft gun was used by 120 Squadron of 250 ADAG. The weapon was also mounted on the backs of SAMIL100's and were called Zumlacs and are used by the Recce squadron in Durban at the Bluff.

Jan 9, 2025 · The ZU-23-2 is a highly versatile, twin-barreled, towed anti-aircraft gun developed by the Soviet Union in the late 1950s. Designed primarily to provide low-altitude air defense, the system is helpful against lightly armored ground targets and infantry.

ZU-23-2 Zumlac: 23 mm Twin anti-aircraft autocannon 36 36 were captured during the South African Border War and are mounted on Samil 100 military trucks. [36]

The ZU-23-2 "Sergey", also known as ZU-23, is a Soviet towed 23 mm anti-aircraft twin-barreled autocannon. ZU stands for Zenitnaya Ustanovka (Russian: Зенитная Установка) - anti-aircraft mount. The GRAU index is 2A13. [1] The ZU-23-2 was developed in the late 1950s.

Designed by the Soviet Union, these anti-aircraft guns were also found to be very effective against infantry and light vehicles. The SADF would seize enough of these guns to partially utilize them as regular weapons in their army.

Feb 26, 2022 · As a towed air defense system, the ZU-23-2 is made up of a wheeled carriage, the gun mount and the gun barrels. Two small road wheels allow for vehicular towed transport. These installations are lifted off of the ground and folded when the weapon system is prepped to fire.